Unique iPhone Cases

I don't have an iPhone but this picture just caught my attention. I was reading some articles when I saw this picture of different iPhone cases. I am aware of the plain and the jelly style cases but this one that I saw is totally weird and unique. I have my Ipod with the black glitter case and I'm happy with it. I never saw eye-catching designs before as if it has a motif. The person who created this is truly creative. I want to own any of the pieces. In the picture will show a fishball case with even a stick on it. Another one is the sushi case which looks very fresh and delicious. I am so amazed with the other one where you'll see heart-shaped chocolates with truffles and cherries that looks like a real one. There's even a bacon topped with an egg case which symbolizes breakfast time. Another unique case is like a toasted bread and a veggie case with prawns on top of it with some seasonings. The mastermind of this iPhone cases only shows that he/she is a food lover. Every design has food as it's main course of creation. Some of it looks real that you might want to pinch and take a bite, I'm sure if kids will not be aware of it they'll think of it as an enticing food to sustain the cravings. My favorite is the dessert case with chocolates and cherries. It looks very sweet. Anyway, I am not into gadgets but it does not necessarily mean I can't have this one. I'm in a hurry to own one. I hope I know where to find this eccentric cases. :)

This is my Ipod case. Black-Glittered case with slightly brushed off marks on the side. 

Here is the one I saw online. I forgot the website. This iPhone cases are really going me crazy! I am getting hungry whenever I look at this picture.

Fabulous Nail Art

I am a big fan of putting incredible colors of nail polish every week. Yeah, cause it gives me a flattering feeling whenever I look at it. Every week I always comes up with surprising colors. Now, I have this yellow green nail polish in my hands and feet. I think every girls loves to have their nail polish being set up with unique prints and colors. I haven't tried the print ones but have seen a lot of my friends have it and it looks tremendously attractive. I am always on the plain side. I tried the common nail polish colors such as black, blue, green, red, brown, pink, silver, purple, the tip style and even the glittered one. The wildest color I've ever had is the neon orange. It still looks good on my hands. A while ago, I was browsing the web when I saw this fabulous nail art. I never imagined that putting nail polish is even undergoing the transformation process as well. I guess everything is having its own version of uniqueness and cleverness. I am okay with it and I'd love to try it. There's even a new technique for nail extension. I have here some pictures of the nail art I saw online. I want to try this soon. :)

My nail polish as of today, the ever lovely yellow green. I love the color cause it's giving me a taste of summer. It's just that my hands here looks very stiff.

This is what they called as the "retro" nail polish. I love the color combination. Very artistic piece that will looks perfect in every girl's hands.

I forgot how they call this nail polish art. So I named it as the "zig-zag" nail art because of the prints. This is very catchy and trendy. I wonder how my fingers look like when I have this. 

This is the "leopard" nail art but in a neon shadow of green, black, blue and yellow. A very fierce design.

Here are some of the nail art I saw online that I love to have one of these days. Girls will always be girls especially when it comes to feeling attractive not just with clothes but also on their nails. Well, guys won't mind holding a hand with very fabulous nail art. I bet they'll hold it much tighter. :)

Dau Thrift Items

Today, I went to Dau. Not the one in Pampanga. This is a thrift shop located in the center of Malolos in Bulacan. I used to go there whenever I want to buy pieces of clothes in affordable prices but still in cool and good quality. It was a small boutique located in the public market. I'm lucky I was able to find it. You will see different clothes in variety of styles and sizes. From rugged to colored pants, tights, leggings, maong shorts, floral and plain blouses, jackets and even unique pairs of shoes. Everything that you need to look presentable, artsy and fashionable you can find it there. I can't count how many clothes I bought there in the past years and still have it in my closet, wearable and of course in fine condition. I don't really much believe that if you buy clothes in cheaper price,s it tends to loosen up and looks untidy as you try to wear it over again. It's how you take care of the clothes. This place is very good for those who wants to look fashionable but still have something left in their pocket when they try to shop here. Affordability is important and also quality and that is what you can achieve when you go to Dau. Pricey, lovable, simple and sophisticated clothes that will fit everyone's style and tastes in fashion. I bought two pieces earlier. One is a black formal blouse and a summer floral dress. It fits me well. I'll wear it at work. I'm just happy that I want to share it. :)

Chucks

I am not a fan of wearing heels. I am used to flats and sneakers but this one never fails me. My favorite for now. My black sneakers from Converse. I bought it a month ago and I can't count how many times I wore it already most especially at work. I love it cause I feel comfortable and you can pair it with anything. I am planning to collect different colors of it. I already have a blue and pink one in my shoe box and I want to buy the gray one. Wearing this gives me a happy-go-lucky version of myself. I don't know why but that is just what I feel. I just like to share this one. Hopefully next time with different sets of colors. :)

Harlo's Dream

All of us have a dream. From smallest to the most extravagant even with the impossible ones. I guess that is one of the things we get in our life for free. But it never ends there, like a sketchpad, we need to draw and put colors on it. Just when people and yourself finally appreciate it that you can say you already fulfill it. When I was young, I dream of becoming a teacher but when I reached college I did the opposite. Since it was one of my dreams then I never stop aiming for it so I still do voluntary works at the Kid's Church in Victory Ortigas every Sunday and I can't describe the feeling of being called "Teacher April" by my students. Priceless. My work there is slightly easier compared to the real world of being a teacher. The point is I experienced it even for a short time. I even had this crazy dream to meet my ultimate crush Matteo Guidicelli. This is something I never thought would happen cause he is a celebrity and I am just an ordinary girl. I can call myself a "fan". But who cares? I am happy. All of us have someone they look up to and he is one of them. Again, I aim for it and I met him personally and even made friends with him until now. After all, he is a cool and very kind guy. That is also something I won't forget for the rest of my life.

Wait. Why am I talking about dreams? It is because one of my closest friend is getting his way on reaching his dream. This dream is a huge one. Something that will change his life forever. I know I don't have to spill the beans now cause this is still a secret but I am just proud of him. I can't control my emotions. Weird. Ever since we became friends I never thought he's good in singing. It doesn't show the first time you look at him. He seems to be quiet, a bit moody and usually gets cranky every 12 midnight but this guy is talented. His voice is incredibly amazing. I love his rendition of any John Legend and Michael Buble's song and for God sake even Bruno Mars. I just hate him whenever he sings Tatay Brad's choices of songs cause it doesn't fit his voice. Too old for him. Peace out Tatay. Well, you know what to do when you see him not feeling well. You just send him in a videoke booth, give him a microphone and let him sing and it will reverse his mood. Never thought again that singing can be so relaxing and inspiring. I can sing but again for the sake of singing. It is not my forte but at least I'm trying. I can sing Avril Lavigne's "Complicated" properly, that was my Dad told me when he heard me singing that song. At least I have a fan. Before I forgot his name is Harlo. Just don't ask why it's start with letter "H" instead of "K". He also called me "Hapril" so don't even bother. That is our barkada's term of endearment. Harlo works in a bank and a good son. Whoa! I do not know if he will going to change his field now since he's climbing his biggest dreams. Well, Harlo sorry but I need to reveal this so that people know how deserving you are. He's joining X-Factor, one of the biggest show in ABS-CBN. There's also one ongoing in the US now and I heard Britney Spears will be one of the judge. But this is our Filipino version. It is not being aired yet but real soon. Yeah, real soon that I can't wait to watch. He's been through a lot of auditions, recordings and already sang a lot of times to get to the top. Just today, he sang with the executives and waiting for the result next week. I know he did well. Let's just keep our fingers crossed. He made it that far already. He had a good voice so he deserve to get that spot. I realized that Harlo is finally coming out of his shell showing his real talent and I do hope that people will recognize it and give him credit for that. His voice needs to be heard. There's a lot of good singers out there and the competition is very tight but knowing him going through already the efforts and sacrifices just to get to the audition made him a winner and a finalist already for us. His family is for sure really proud of him. Life is hard. Nothing comes easy. I know he worked hard to earn it and there is always a reward for that. I am praying that GOD will let him be part of the finalists of X-Factor. It will be a dream come true for him. We want to see him in his best version of himself showcasing his talent. He love to do this craft so I am wholeheartedly praying that he'll get it. But no matter what happen, we will always be there for him. Never give up. Never stop trying. And like one of my friend told me, have faith in yourself. Faith allows things to happen. So Harlo, we all wish you goodluck. You are building your biggest dream now and we all your friends are proud of you. Stay strong and always sing with passion. We love to see you being the next Jovit Baldivino. I know that waiting for the result is prolonging your excitement but I know it's still worth the wait. :)

Ask A Friend, "Me" Time, Reflect and Pray

When things go wrong and you feel like you did your best but never gain the result your pining for, just keep it calm and cool. That only means there's something much better waiting for you. Frustrations and worries makes us more human but sometimes we need to learn how to overcome it and put in mind that life is so meaningful to be wasted for such kinds of emotions. It is okay to feel frustrated, down and even heartbroken but there's always an end for those feelings. You can wallow for a day or two then go out and get a life. After all, everyone experience the same thing you have. Life is not perfect. There's ups and downs. There's problems, conflicts and even struggles everywhere you go. Life doesn't come in an easy access. It is you who will make it feel easier. There's a lot of options you can do when things go tough and you don't feel like you no longer belong. Call your bestest friend and ask for advice. An advice from a person who knows you better is the best capsule but of course if you ask them also be ready to listen. There's no point of asking then still doing the same stupid thing you know will not help you. You can also go to a place wherein you can think clearly for you to weigh your decisions and lift your mood. Sometimes what we need is some sort of a "me" time. It helps big time especially for a mind that is not going nowhere. Reflecting is another option you can do. Think of the things you did in the past and see if it cause major changes in your life positively or not. The old version of you will always be a good way to check if you're heading the right path or you were stucked in your old self with left nothing but your ego and pride. And lastly, when you feel hopeless and you feel like you have no one to turn to, prayer is the best answer. Life can be so hard most of the time but as long as you know how to pray and talk to HIM, everything will going to be fine. God gives us answers to our numerous problems. When times we almost forget Him, He is still there standing beside us and guarding us in our decisions. We are very unfair to Him almost all the time but He is very patient to us. He always know what's best for us. Life is not complete without Him. Do not forget to pray. Life is beautiful because of Him. Thank you God. :)

Bucket Lists

Ever wonder the things you want to do that you haven't tried yet or want to do it all over again because it makes you feel happy and fulfilled as a person? I have my own bucket lists that I wrote down here that will serve me as a guide that in life I need to do certain things in order to come up with a better version of myself. They say experience is the best teacher. I wholeheartedly believe that. So let me share some of the things I have in my bucket lists.

-- Try bungee jumping but with a friend. I am really afraid of heights and bungee jumping might help me overcome that fear. But I am only going to do it with a friend. I am big time scared doing it all alone. I might have a heart attack. At least a companion will boost my confidence.

-- Finish a novel/book. I have been trying to do this for how many years already but still unable to finish with a good one. I always have good beginnings then I get lazy or I tend to lose interest when I am in the middle part of the story and keep it hanging till my brother reformat my PC and have everything deleted without having a back-up copy.

-- Adopt a child. I love kids very much. I have a big heart for them especially those that were abandoned by their parents. I know how hard for a child to grow up without their parents so I want them to have a family. I want to teach, raise and love them as my own sibling.

-- I want to have a scrapbook of my own photos wherein I am wearing different dresses, blouses, jeans and cool outfits. I am always on the safe side when it comes to fashion so I hope one day I can try to have a collection of my own pictures seeing myself not afraid of doing something that is out of my comfort zone. I love flats and jeans so it will be new if someone will caught me wearing heels, skirts and even dresses. A day of doing that is not quite bad.

-- Travel alone. Whenever I go out, I always have my brother or my friends in me. I want to experience one time to travel alone without knowing where you headed and just relying where your feet will take you. I know it is scared to feel lost and don't know where to go but sometimes it is also good if you think like not knowing the right directions can also be fun. Whether you ride a jeep, bus or a tricycle it is also the best way of finding yourself.

-- Be part of a theater play. I am not wishing to be the lead star but I want to try being part of a theater play and get the feeling of acting in front of a lot of people. They say it is very fulfilling so I want to experience it. I've done it once at PETA with Matteo but for this time I want a real play where I have a role, wearing costume and delivering my lines.

-- I want to have a collection of all novels written by Nicholas Sparks. He is an interesting author and having all his books lined up in my shelf is already an achievement. He had brilliant ideas and know how to capture the mind and heart of the readers.

-- I want to know how to bake. My Mom is a good cook and I don't know why I did not get her talent in cooking. I adore chocolates, pastries and cakes and I want to come up with my own.

-- Walk in the beach and build a sandcastle. I am not a fan of going to the beach and getting a tan or go swimming cause most of the time I'd rather stay at home and sleep. A lazy person but that sometimes makes my day. It can be very relaxing walking in the beach barefooted or building a sand castle.

--Play basketball in a real court. I'm a basketball fan even before but never had the chance to throw a ball in a real court where popular basketball players usually play.

-- Try hosting. When I was in college, I want to be a vj. I love talking about different things and giving my own opinion. It's just that I haven't tried that in a big crowd.

--Curl my hair. I keep my hair straight for 26 years and I wonder how I look if I curl it. I am very conscious when it comes to my hair so curling it will be a big risk.

-- Meet Saab Magalona. For me Saab is a fashion icon. Although I haven't meet her personally I think she have an interesting personality. I always checked her blogs for some updates and I love the way she express herself through her blogs.

--Date a stranger. I know it'll be risky dating someone you don't really know but if knowing your limitations can be cool as though you're just going out with a friend. I don't know how it feels be going out with someone you just met and don't have any idea whether you share the same interests or not. I know it will freak me out but it's still worth a try.

-- Learn photography. Most of my friends are so hooked up in photography. I know the reason why so I want to learn good techniques in capturing photos. But of course, I need to have a good camera. Photography is not really my forte but who knows I can still be good at this!

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These are some of the things I have in my mind right now that I want to do. No specific time frame but I'll try my best to fulfill each items on my lists. I hope I can be able to crossed it all out by the end of this year. But wait there's more. My bucket lists part 2 still on the way which means more adventures to come!:)

It Was Always Just A Dream

Does it happen to you that you always dream of the same person over and over again? That when you wake up you will tell to yourself "It was him/her again" and you will scratched your head without knowing the answer. I experienced that for four days in a row already. Seeing the same person in my dream almost everyday. I was confused cause I am not really thinking of that person everyday, yeah, maybe sometimes but surprisingly him always in my dream is totally unexplainable. Yeah, "him". I do not know how it happens cause my definition of dream is that it is a reflection of your life, the things you do, your fears which usually comes in symbols like when you see monsters or zombies in your dream that means you are afraid of something or if one of your teeth fall out that someone in the family maybe in danger. Very weird and a bit scary. But what is the meaning if someone you care about always appear in your dream? Maybe because you can't get that person out of your head. One good reason. But why everyday? I searched Google and found the answer. It was indicated there that having a certain person appear in your dream every day suggests that you are thinking and day-dreaming about that person which is closely true because when I sleep I used to think of that person. But according to Google it means nothing about that person's dreams, thoughts or feelings. Our dreams take place within our own mind, just as our thoughts and feelings take place inside us. Our dreams do not affect anyone else's dreams, and their dreams have no affect on us. Our subconscious is obviously concerned by this person, either for good or ill. The fact that I remember the person I dream about means that it is a lucid dream. I kinda like this explanation that if you see the same person in your dreams then more often than not it means you are thinking deeply about that person. Or that person is thinking of you. How I wish! It could mean that you are also in love with that person. Well, I don't know yet. It could also denote that if you have a problem that you cannot find the answer, then probably the person you see in your dream can be the one with the solution or answer to that problem and there you may have to contact the person. In the same way it could also mean that person needs your help in one way or another. I guess everything is clearer now. So if I stopped thinking of that person he will no longer come out in my dream. Oh, that is too bad. I think I choose to have him in my dream everyday instead of not seeing him cause that is crazy. At least it happens in dreams. Well, dreams are far from reality. Having him in my dreams is quite interesting already. :)

Prints

Lately, I observed myself getting hooked up with prints. I am talking about dresses, shirts and blouses. I am always on the plain side before loving the color gray but I think I am having some kind of transformation now. Prints is now in my lists. Last week I got the bear and heart prints on my closet as I bought it in a thrift store near us and wore it in the office. Yesterday, I bought another three sets of cute blouses on circles, squares, heart and cloudy prints from Fab, Whatever and Genevieve Gozum. I guess I ' slowly getting out of my shell when it comes to fashion. I'm always on the safe side. Still in jeans most of the time and even flats. Now, I'm beginning to reinvent which I know is a good choice. After all, prints give me an impression of being happy, cool and a happy-go-lucky person. I am scared to set up a different style because of criticisms but now that I am having good words from others because of it I think I should just continue trying to reinvent myself step by step. I am loving prints now but still adore the classy mode of fashion. :)

Euna

I have been fascinated with kids ever since. I love being with them and carrying them in my arms. I love when they laugh at simple things and cry like asking for attention. My cousin Bryan already have a kid. A very lovely and bubbly girl. Her name is Euna. Lately, she has been our favorite because of her mannerisms, her smile and how she makes us laugh. She loves going out, riding bikes, eating Champola and watching Tom and Jerry. Yesterday, my Uncle brought her to our house. We had so much fun chasing her and teaching her how to dance. We gave her ice cream and started eating. I brought her to my room and put on some bracelets and necklaces to look like a fashionista. I even placed a bandana on her head. She never complain. She loved everytime I change her accessories. She even tried to use my eye curler as if she knows how to use it. I know this kid has a big potential once she grows up. She is an observer and a very hyper little girl. No wonder my Aunt gets really tired taking care of her. I miss my cousin Bryan cause he is working abroad now. I promised to him that I look after his child. After all, I am also Euna's godmother so she is also part of my responsibility. I just hope she will grow up as a nice, smart kid who always listen to her Lolo and Lola. :)

25 + 1

I celebrated my 26th birthday yesterday. I celebrated half of my day at the office with all of my friends and teammates greeted me and the rest of the day at home. It's Maundy Thursday so we decided not to cook any special food at all maybe after Holy Week I'll be having my post celebration still at home. I received a lot of phone messages and got almost 71 Facebook greetings from friends and even relatives. I am happy while reading each messages knowing that a lot of them remember you in your very own special day. I don't have any plans for this day. I just bought an ice cream and ate Koko Crunch with Fresh Milk then surf the net till I fell asleep. Now, I am 26 years old and still feels so young. A lot of them told I don't really look 26 maybe because of my height and skinny figure. Thanks to them! Ahaha.. But of course, I am more mature and responsible now. I maybe childish in some ways but the lady version of me already come out of her shell. I have a new vision now on how to deal with life and its difficulties. I became a risk-taker in some situations and not afraid now to stand in my own views. I still have this very conservative lifestyle but not scared to experience bunch of adventures that will unleash my potentials. Wow! A very huge word to describe it. Physically, I'm still the same except that I learn now at least how to put my make up on and dress well. I guess I now know how to face life and overcome my flaws. But I still love Disney characters! I am still single now, well, not an issue to me but I am just chilling out. I am loving my life now and every pieces of it. Every person I meet each of my life serves an inspiration to me. Some of my fiends told me I should have a family and a kid now but I am not in a rush. It is all about perfect timing plus the fact that in my mind and in my heart I am not really ready to settle down. The only thing I care about now is how to settle my priorities that is my work and my family cause I believe if I can do those things right the rest will follow. Age is just a number but what matters most is how you spend it. Yes I am 26 years old now and because of it am I very thankful to GOD for giving me another blessed year. :)

My New B-By!

Last Monday, Toretz and I decided to meet at Robinson's Galleria. I finally bought her Blackberry Playbook. Of course, in a discounted price. I am planning to buy this from the moment she brought it to the office. I love the features. I have it now with me. My B-by's name is Chuck. Ahaha. Now, I have more chances to capture good moments with my friends and family. Thanks Toretz. I am loving my B-by Channing now!:)